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8 Ways You’re Washing Your Face Wrong

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You use the wrong water temperature

“Not too hot and not too cold.” That’s precisely why you shouldn’t wash your face in the shower.

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You wash too often

People with dry skin might only need to cleanse once a day, and even those with more oily skin should wash twice a day at max.

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You exfoliate too often

An exfoliating cleanser or device can slough away dead skin cells and leave the skin glowing.

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You use a dirty washcloth

Using a clean, soft washcloth is effective for cleaning your face, but unless you use a new one every day, you should probably stick with using your hands to scrub

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Your washcloth isn’t soft enough

A soft washcloth can be a good way to apply cleanser, but an overly abrasive one will be tough on your skin,

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You use facial wipes

Face wipes are better than nothing in a pinch, but you shouldn’t rely on them for your normal face-wash routine,

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You use the wrong products

Those with oily skin can benefit from alpha-hydroxy acids or salicylic acids, but those ingredients can be too harsh on people without oily skin

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You use a soap-based product

Never substitute a soap-based product for a non-soap cleanser. “Soap-based products strip the skin of natural oils and leave skin irritated, dry, and more likely to be inflamed,”